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Nonprofit Long Island Charities that Help those in Need
nonprofit, Long Island, domestic violence, fashion Nonprofit organizations are an integral part of any community. These organizations can serve a community’s needs in multiple ways, such as raising awareness of social injustice issues and financial education among other things. Long Island has its fair share of nonprofit charities. Each serves …
Useful Resources at your Local Long Island Library
Hempstead, Roosevelt, Long Island, library Libraries are an ancient institution that not only gives members of a community access to thousands of pages of knowledge, …
A Hidden History Revealed at the Joysetta & Julius Pearse African American Museum
A hidden history is on display at the Joysetta & Julius Pearse African American Museum in Hempstead. Focusing on Black American history, the museum is …
Local Burger Spots You Have to Check Out Before Summer Ends
The hamburger is a classic American staple, that practically everyone seems to love some variation of. Originally from Hamburg, Germany, the burger has come to …
Black Authors Festival at Sag Harbor Aims to Highlight African-American Authors
National Black Business Month is here and a large chunk of those business owners, are authors, who have don’t always have the easiest time getting …
Entertainment
Shades of Long Island Episode 2 Highlights Black History and Excellence on Long Island
We’re back with a brand new episode of Shades of Long Island! His sunglasses have been featured in Vibe Magazine and seen on the face …
The BOP Open Mic Night Aims to Make Long Island a Poetry Destination
The Recording Academy recently made the decision to show poets love, adding the category Best Spoken Word Poetry Album to their list of Grammy awards. …
Black Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Have Long Island Ties
When a lot of people think of Long Island, “Black” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But, from the North Shore to the …
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Favorite Travel Destinations
What’s your favorite part about traveling? What’s your least favorite? This week, we’re discussing our most memorable travel experiences – the good and the bad. …
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Education
BREAKING NEWS: Amityville High School Staff Member Allegedly Used Racial Slur During Football Game
A recent incident at Amityville Memorial High School occurred in which the school’s athletic supervisor …
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Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Binge Watching Let’s Watch Together
This week the Joneses are talking about the shows they like to binge-watch, the streaming services they prefer, as well as the positives and negatives …
Long Island Rap Radar Aims to Make its Mark On the World By Helping Artists For Free
With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the world like a ton of bricks, people have turned their attention further into the technological and online world. Everyone …
Fashion
Long Island Fashion and Beauty Experts Weigh-in on Retail Companies’ Plans For Diversity and Inclusion
Retail companies since last May have shown interest in Black-owned businesses amid the ongoing calls for racial and social-economic equality from the Black Lives Matter …
Food & Drink
Locally Made Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat For this Summer
Ice cream, a classic staple of the American diet, and a crucial part of beating the heat. It’d be difficult to find a Long Islander …
Politics
Q&A: Dr. Minghao Liu Shares How the New York and Long Island LGBTQ+ Community Can Access Proper Healthcare
Dr. Minghao Liu, a New York physician who specializes in LGBTQ healthcare, recently appeared on Today. She now joins Shades of Long Island for a …
International Yoga Day Highlight: Body & Brain Lynbrook Owners Show Why Yoga Should Be Part of Your Routine
Beatricia Brun was in college when she started incorporating yoga into her routine. On weekends, she would travel from Stony Brook University to Syosset, where …
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